9 Bible Verses about Diligence, Results Of

Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand,
But the hand of the diligent makes him rich.

For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance and advantage,
But everyone who acts in haste comes surely to poverty.

The man Jeroboam was a brave warrior and when Solomon saw that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of all the forced labor of the house of Joseph.

In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.

She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task]
And makes her arms strong.

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].

The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.

Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];